Art Galleries & Artists
Glass artwork (Danielle Hayes photo)
Ladysmith is a hub of artistic creativity.
It is home to a heritage-housed community art gallery, several private galleries, and a many artist studios. In late summer, the work of local artists is prominently displayed at Arts on the Avenue, which features a juried competition and an opportunity to buy original pieces.
Ladysmith Waterfront Arts Gallery
The Ladysmith Waterfront Arts Gallery, housed in a former Comox Logging and Railway Co. repair shed, is operated by the Arts Council of Ladysmith and District. The gallery's rotating series of exhibits is highlighted by the annual Multi-Media Fine Arts Exhibit in the fall. Expect to see work by such local talents as visual artist Marta Likova, multimedia specialist Robin Ovans and folk art painter Clare Singleton.
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Arts on the Avenue
On a shirt-sleeve summer afternoon in late August, some 30 plus Ladysmith and area artists participate in Arts on the Avenue, taking to the streets and greeting the public on 1st Avenue near Roberts Street. A juried competition, sidewalk chalk paintings, a hands-on arts area for kids, and plenty of original art at affordable prices has made this a popular annual event since 1999.
Ladysmith Galleries & Home Studios
The expressionist art of Dennis Brown, wood carvings by Jack Fisher and the west coast seascapes of painter Michael Dean are among the local work displayed at Bayview Framing & Art (421 1st Avenue). Carvings are the specialty of T.R. Chapman produces one-of-a-kind sculptures at his Vancouver Island Carving Co. workshop (on the western side of the Trans Canada Highway south of Ladysmith).
Two fine potters – Peggy Grigor in Saltair and Ladysmith's Mary Fox – both operate home studios and welcome visitors. For unique glass art and sculptures, check out Vic Nadurak's Seafire Glass Works on the Chemainus Road in Saltair. In Cedar, the Barton & Leier Gallery (3140 Decourcy Drive off Yellowpoint Road) features the internationally known work of Grant Leier and Nixie Barton; the adjoining large garden filled with art objects and installations is alone worth the visit.
Drop by the Ladysmith Visitor Centre for more information on area artists and galleries, and to pick up a guide to Cedar and Yellow Point artist studios.
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3272 Roper Road
Ladysmith, British Columbia
V9G 1C4
Websitehttp://www.yellowpointstudio.com
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Phone250-618-1103
Plan an afternoon adventure. Located in the Yellow Point area of Ladysmith, our studio & gift shop is an experience worth seeing. We are a working studio with two International award winning Artist in house. We focus mainly on functional & decorative glass art, but also have gifts in our shop. The studio is located on a 5 acre estate with expansive gardens & a trout filled lake. Bring a sack lunch, see the gallery & then wander the gardens & rest on the provided picnic tables. The wild birds abound & seasonally.
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